Julia Shramko
World military spending in 2025 increased by 2. 9% to $2,887 billion. In the US, funding fell by 7.5% amid the lack of aid to Ukraine.
Trump's closest allies are increasingly viewing Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a serious contender for the 2028 presidential election due to his loyalty and successes in foreign policy. Polls show growth in his popularity, although Vance remains the leader.
18-year-old Kyiv resident injured her leg after falling into an unfenced water pit on Ivasyuk Avenue due to repairs by KP "Kyivteploenergo". Police opened proceedings under Part 1 of Article 272 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine for violation of safety rules.
President Zelenskyy stated at a press conference with Aliyev his readiness for trilateral talks in Azerbaijan if Russia is ready for diplomacy. Ukraine values the role of partners in mediation and mentioned negotiations in Turkey and Switzerland.
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed strikes on ammunition depots in Bilolutsk, Boykivske, Novovasylivka, Huliaipole, and command posts in several districts. Enemy losses are being clarified.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with drones near Romania on April 25; British Typhoons were scrambled to intercept. Debris fell in Galați, a building was damaged, investigation ongoing with no casualties.
Hundreds of firefighters with helicopters are extinguishing fires in Iwate, where 8 buildings have burned down. Authorities have mobilized 1300 rescuers and are hoping for rain.
RF attack on Dnipro ongoing since the night, 5 killed and 34 injured reported by OVA head Hanza. A high-rise building damaged, cars burned at a gas station, two hospitalized.
President Zelenskyy met in Azerbaijan with the Ukrainian expert team sharing experience in air defense and infrastructure protection. Experts reported on the results of work under the defense cooperation program; Ukraine is expanding cooperation beyond drones.
Police promptly detained a 42-year-old man in a state of intoxication who was chaotically firing in Bucha. No injuries reported, criminal proceedings opened under Part 4 of Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are flying to Pakistan to discuss ending the war with Iran. Tehran stated that it does not plan meetings with Americans, despite the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the surge in oil prices.
4 people became victims of Russia's massive attack on Dnipro, 27 injured including two children. Attacks continue, residential house damaged, another seven wounded.
Enemy drone struck a civilian minibus in the village of Yurkivka. One person killed, four wounded, minibus damaged.
President Zelenskyy on a working visit to Azerbaijan. A one-on-one meeting with Aliyev took place in Gabala.
In the Bila Tserkva District of the Kyiv region, an enemy attack damaged critical infrastructure facilities, warehouses, and production premises. Also damaged were DSNS premises and special equipment; services are eliminating the consequences.
As a result of Russia's nighttime attack, 5 people were killed, more than 30 injured, in Dnipro an apartment building entrance was destroyed and there are missing persons. Civilian infrastructure was damaged in several regions, among the injured – children.
General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recorded 236 combat engagements, which is a fifth more than the previous day. The fiercest fighting on the Pokrovsk axis, where defense forces inflicted significant losses on the enemy.
US Declared Neutrality on Falkland Islands Amid Argentina-UK Dispute. Spanish PM Sanchez Emphasized the Reliability of Madrid as a NATO Member Despite Trump Threats.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Azerbaijan for talks on security and energy issues. Kyiv and Baku maintain warm relations after the Russian invasion of 2022.
In Dnipro, as a result of the Russian attack, three people were killed, rescuers retrieved a body from under the rubble. Emergency services continue to clear the ruins and search for people under the debris.
Zelenskyy responds to nighttime Russian attack that killed 4 people and injured over 30 in several regions. Urged partners to move toward 21st EU sanctions package and strengthen air defenses.
Tonight, the enemy attacked Nizhyn, Horodnyanska community, Semenivka, and Snovska community. Two men were killed, 7 injured, damaged houses, hospital, and boiler room.
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal urged the EU to introduce tariffs on Russian goods to finance the reconstruction of Ukraine. The initiative was not included in the 20th sanctions package; frozen Russian assets are insufficient.
Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Odesa Oblast overnight. Residential buildings, port infrastructure damaged, two injured, Panamanian vessel struck with fire.
Enemy attacks Dnipro for over 10 hours, bodies of two killed recovered, 21 wounded. Houses, enterprises, gas station with fire damaged, rescue operations ongoing.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that they do not plan to extend the exemption for Russian seaborne oil and have completely ruled it out for Iranian oil. The statement comes against the backdrop of the US-Israel war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
In Bila Tserkva in the Kyiv region, the fall of enemy targets has been recorded, a fire has broken out and heavy smoke. Services are eliminating the consequences after the situation improves, please close windows and limit time outdoors.
Russia overnight struck Ukraine with 47 missiles, including 12 ballistic missiles, and 619 drones. 30 missiles and 580 drones neutralized, data on 4 missiles being clarified.
A driver in a Hyundai Accent ran over a 10-year-old girl while reversing in a residential yard. The minor was hospitalized with moderate injuries; police are investigating under Part 1 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
The Equilor fund profited by betting on Orban's defeat and the opposition's victory. The company is controlled by István Tiborcz, the husband of the former prime minister's daughter.